QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR DOT PHYSICAL …

1 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR DOT PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS Prepared by James R. (Ron) Pace, PA-C March 2009 REFERENCE ACOEM Commercial Driver Examiner Course Materials Tampa, FL February 20, 2009 2 The following information is taken from the course materials provided at the ACOEM Commercial Driver examination Course given February 20th, 2009. It is summarized to provide a QUICK REFERENCE source for questions that may arise while performing a DOT PHYSICAL examination . These are the current guidelines. Further recommendations may be pending by expert panels but have not been approved by the FCMSA. Driver s Duties may include: Coupling and uncoupling trailers from tractors Loading and unloading Inspecting vehicle and trailers Lifting, installing, and removing chains and tarps Driver must be able to: Bend and stoop Maintain couching position to inspect Frequent entering and exiting a cab Ability to climb ladders Driver must have: Perceptual skills to monitor complex driving situation Judgment skills to make QUICK decisions Manipulative skills to control an oversize steering wheel, shift g

1 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR DOT PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS Prepared by James R. (Ron) Pace, PA-C March 2009 Reference ACOEM Commercial Driver Examiner Course Materials

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